Shorthanded Raptors Host Clippers
The Toronto Raptors play host to the Los Angeles Clippers at Amalie Arena on Tuesday evening.

The Raptors (27-41) have dropped seven of their last 10 games, including their last three in a row. They will look to get back on track and improve on their, 16-18, home record, as they face the third and final game of a home stand. Pascal Siakam (shoulder), Kyle Lowry (rest), Fred VanVleet (rest) and OG Anunoby (calf) will be sidelined through Tuesday's contest, while Chris Boucher (knee) is questionable for action. With the starting backcourt sidelined, Malachi Flynn will continue to see extended minutes, as he is averaging 8.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists, in 21 minutes per game, over the last 10 games. The Raptors continue to struggle on the offensive end, as they are shooting an average of 44.9 percent from the field, which is fifth worst in the league, but they limit themselves to 12.5 turnovers per game, which is eighth fewest in the league.

Meanwhile, the Clippers (45-23) have won six of their last 10 games, but they are coming off a loss in their most recent outing. They will look to get back on track and improve on their, 19-13, road record, as they face the first game of a four-game road trip. Serge Ibaka (back) is expected to remain out. Kawhi Leonard is back in action and averaging, 25.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Paul George continues to play well, averaging 23.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.2 steals, while DeMarcus Cousins has been finding his groove, averaging 9.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists, over his last nine games. The Clippers are averaging 114.0 points per game and they are shooting an average of 48.2 percent from the field, which is sixth best in the league. They do a good job on the defensive end, holding opponents to an average of 107.9 points per game, which is fifth fewest in the league.
Posted on: 5/10/2021 7:07 PM